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Galaxy Z Fold 8 destroys pre-order record set by the late Note 10, and it isn't over yet
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, including the Flip 8, has shattered the previous pre-order record set by the Galaxy Note 10 by achieving 1.44 million sales. This record highlights a significant increase in demand compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 launches, which barely crossed 1 million pre-orders. The compelling new form factor seems to have greatly appealed to consumers, further solidifying Samsung's position in the foldable smartphone market.
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Published 4 Aug 2026, 14:25 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 series sold 1.44 million units during pre-orders.
- Surpasses record set by Galaxy Note 10 in 2019.
- Previous record was 1.38 million devices sold.
- Outperformed Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, which barely crossed 1 million.
- New form factor contributed to strong consumer appeal.
Interesting facts
- The Fold 8 sold three times better than its predecessor, the Fold 7.
- The previous closest competitor was the Galaxy S26 series with 1.35 million units.
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